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Geological Technicians

Earnings

Geological technicians earned salaries that ranged from less than $34,160 to more than $108,750 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The median salary for these technicians was $52,440. Petroleum technicians earned salaries that ranged from less than $37,690 to more than $91,610 in May 2023. The median salary for these technicians was $55,890.

Salaries for geological technicians working in the petroleum and gas industry vary by state. For example, the DOL reports that technicians in Hawaii earned mean annual salaries of $75,710 in May 2023 (the highest salary in the 50 states), while those in Arizona earned $68,150.

Depending on their employers, most geological technicians enjoy a full complement of benefits, including vacation and sick time as well as holidays and medical and dental insurance. Self-employed workers must provide their own benefits.

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